By Jeffrey T. Spaeth LMT, CPT

I’m sure you have heard the expression, “everything in moderation.” This saying can be applied to working out as well. Over training can cause lack of appetite, lack of progression, extreme fatigue and possible recurring injury.

The mind needs time to adjust to exercise. It takes time to adjust to a change in your day-to-day routine; that’s why so many people start an exercise program but wind up quitting.

If you’re just starting an exercise program, start slowly and don’t expect instant results; the fitness people you see on TV ads have trained for years. It’s what they do for a living.

Remember too much of a good thing can be bad. Too much aerobic training can be hard on your heart, as too much weight lifting could result in permanent injury to muscles and joints. On average, two days a week will be plenty to get the ball rolling.

A recent study by Copenhagen City Heart suggests exercising too much increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and weakened immune system and that light jogging a few times a week may be more beneficial than vigorous running and extend your life expectancy.

Visit Golden Ocala Fitness Center

Stop by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club’s Fitness Center today to start a regular program; it’s your health that’s at stake.

The trainers at the Fitness Center can help you develop a fitness program to suit your goals. As a member of Golden Ocala, you have access to a private gym.

You’ll be using the finest in Italian exercise equipment with Technogym®, a revolutionary system backed by years of research and development, at our Fitness Center.

Stop by the Fitness Center today and get started on the new you!